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Angist

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 angist

f. [Lat. angustia; Fr. angoisse; Engl. anguish; Germ, angst], anguish, esp. in theol. writers, Stj. 31, 51, 55, 106, 114.

2 angist

COMPDS: angistarár, angistarneyð, angistartími.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

angist

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "angist" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
Fr
French in etymologies.
Fr.
French in etymologies.
Germ
German.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
p.
page.
theol
theology, theological.
theol.
theology, theological.

Works & Authors

Fr.
Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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